Maintenance crews from the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) northeast region of the state began 12-hour snow shifts at noon today in the Boulder, Brush, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Greeley, Julesburg, Loveland, Lyons, Nederland, Sterling and Windsor areas. The snow shifts will last 24 hours a day until the incoming storm ends, which is expected early tomorrow morning. Crews will be working in shifts from midnight to noon, and noon to midnight. Approximately 50 to 60 plows will be on the road throughout the night.

Snow began falling around 3 p.m. this afternoon, leaving wet pavement in the above-freezing temperatures. The moisture is expected to freeze as temperatures continue to fall this evening. Although there will be only between a half of an inch and three inches of snow accumulation, motorists should expect icy roads conditions. CDOT urges motorists to allow plenty of travel time to get to their destinations tonight and tomorrow morning. Motorists are advised that bridges, overpasses and ramps will freeze first and should remember “Ice and Snow, Take It Slow,” especially on curves and passes.